- Enrollment
- 307
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Baltic, SD
Baltic Middle School - 03
Federal NCES profile for Baltic Middle School - 03, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 460468000986
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 78
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Baltic Middle School - 03 earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Baltic · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- large classes for South Dakota
- 14.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Baltic Middle School - 03 has class sizes larger than 75% of South Dakota schools. Computed live against every South Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baltic, SD.
School address
District: Baltic School District 49-1 · South Dakota
NCES ID 460468000986 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Baltic Middle School - 03 shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-10.9%).
Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-14 students YoY 460468000986 · Baltic, SD Middle · SMALL · TRAD
110 enr · 15.7:1 · 14.0% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Baltic Elementary - 02 (307 students)
Baltic Middle School - 03 shrank from 129 students in 2022-23 to 115 in 2023-24 (-10.9%). Teacher FTE held 7.8 → 7.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · South Dakota schools → · Find another →
Baltic Middle School - 03 in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baltic Element
Baltic Elementary - 02
307 students
- Baltic High Sc
Baltic High School - 01
151 students
- This school 110
Baltic Middle School - 03
110 students
What this shows Baltic Middle School - 03 reports 110 students on the CCD universe file.
How Baltic Middle School - 03 compares
Baltic Middle School - 03 is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs South Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs South Dakota | South Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 14.0% | ▼ 51% | 28.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 110 | top 46% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
110
Bigger than 11% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
14.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% below the South Dakota average of 28.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 75% in South Dakota - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$9,313
per pupil, district-wide
- below South Dakota avg of $13,985
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 110 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.7%
Two or More 2.7%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.1, Baltic Middle School - 03 is less mixed than the South Dakota school average of 27.6.
Programs
District finance for Baltic School District 49-1 reports $9,313 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Baltic Middle School - 03 Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baltic Elementary - 02 | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Baltic High School - 01 | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Baltic Middle School - 03's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 151
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~110 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about Baltic Middle School - 03
How many students attend Baltic Middle School - 03?
Baltic Middle School - 03 has 110 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Baltic, SD. CCD year-over-year: 129 (2022-23) → 115 (2023-24), down 14.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Baltic Middle School - 03?
The student-teacher ratio at Baltic Middle School - 03 is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the South Dakota average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Baltic Middle School - 03?
14.0% of students at Baltic Middle School - 03 are eligible for free lunch, compared to the South Dakota average of 28.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Baltic Middle School - 03?
The largest demographic group at Baltic Middle School - 03 is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Baltic, SD.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Baltic Middle School - 03?
Baltic Middle School - 03 has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Baltic Middle School - 03 rank among public schools in Baltic?
By Resource Investment Index, Baltic Middle School - 03 ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Baltic, SD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Baltic School District 49-1?
Besides Baltic Middle School - 03, Baltic School District 49-1 also operates Baltic Elementary - 02 (307 students) and Baltic High School - 01 (151 students). See the Baltic School District 49-1 district page for the complete list.